1. Rat Care and Behavior Tips : The Humane Society of the United States
21, 2009
Rat Housing
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Learn why your Rat’s cage is one of the most important investments you’ll make in his quality of life (and why the location
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2. Rat Feeding : The Humane Society of the United States
October 21, 2009
Rat Feeding
Rats are easy-to-please eaters, but don't provide a bottomless food bowl
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Rats are high-energy animals with rapid metabolisms. However,
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3. Rat Housing : The Humane Society of the United States
especially true for albino rats. Place your rat’s cage away from brightly lit areas to avoid damaging his eyesight.
Other considerations
Don't keep your rat' cage in the kitchen or in other areas where food is prepared; this
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4. Rats : The Humane Society of the United States
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Ratatouille
Did you know that Rats have a sweet tooth and can be prone to obesity? Here's what to feed your pet Rat.
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More About Rats
Rat Housing
Solving Problems with Wild Rats
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5. Solving Problems with Wild Rats : The Humane Society of the United States
teeth grow all their lives rats, chew on things to keep them worn down. This can be dangerous when they gnaw on electrical wiring.
Public Health: rats can carry many diseases that are harmful to people.
Tolerance
Tolerating rats is
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6. Alternatives to Animal Tests : The Humane Society of the United States
or evaluated in multiple laboratories to see if its results reliably predict outcomes in people.
Validation is sometimes a frustratingly slow process, and the United States has unfortunately proved to be far slower at validating alternatives
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7. Ten Ways to Help Animals in Labs : The Humane Society of the United States
the now-defunct Coulston laboratory in New Mexico. HSUS
Every animal has a story.
A chimpanzee named Kitty is left to suffer for decades in a New Mexico laboratory as a "breeder," giving birth to as many as 14 baby chimpanzees for
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8. Solving Problems : The Humane Society of the United States
Solving Problems with Wild Rats
Adapted from the book Wild Neighbors
Rats are incredibly hardy animals who have never shown any problem adjusting to change. Usually that change is the introduction of a new poison, as
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9. Dissection : The Humane Society of the United States
them to a Texas research laboratory has been postponed. This is an important victory in the battle to permanently retire a group of chimpanzees who have already suffered in laboratories for decades.
More Victories
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10. Wild Neighbors : The Humane Society of the United States
we'll help you celebrate your wild neighbors and find solutions for any challenges they pose around your home and garden.
Enjoy (and keep the peace with) your wild neighbors in urban and suburban habitats.
Select a
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